NSU remains ever-vigilant regarding your personal data and your NSU network (NSUnet) experience. Our latest upgrade seeks to protect not only NSU's services and network but also protect you as a valued NSU community member from viruses and security threats. Beginning October 9, 2006, NSU began utilizing the Cisco Clean Access Agent (CCAA). The CCAA is a way to keep your computer secure and up-to-date, while ensuring that your computer meets the requirements for accessing NSUnet. Therefore to continue connecting from off-campus, you will download and install CCAA software, at no charge. When connecting to the NSUnet, CCAA will ensure you that your operating system is up-to-date. CCAA also checks to see if your computer has CCAA-approved antivirus software, and, if not, allows you to download, for free, the latest Sophos antivirus software and provide continual virus-update subscriptions.

So, for as long as you're a NSU community member accessing the NSUnet from off-campus, you will have FREE, operating system update management, and top-of-the-line, Sophos antivirus protection.

Detailed information about the process and procedures is below.

WebVPN Basic users will continue to log in as before.

The Cisco Clean Access Agent is a required piece of software to be installed that will be used on NSU's WebVPN Pro managed networks. The installation of the Cisco Clean Access Agent (CCAA) is a quick and simple process. Please follow the instructions below to install it.

If you are already running the CCAA, please wait as it might take up to 30 seconds to 2 minutes* for the agent to pop up.

Installation of the CCAA will take approximately 2-10 minutes* to download, 2-5 minutes* to install, and 30 seconds to 2 minutes* to auto logon. The CCAA validation process may take between 2-60 minutes* depending on the number of critical updates, service packs, availability of CCAA approved antivirus software, and current virus definitions you may need. If your computer requires updates, the CCAA will redirect your Browser to proper solution websites.

*Based on broadband connection

CCAA Update:

CCAA is being updated from 3.6 to 4.0. If you are running the 3.6. agent please download and install 4.0 following the directions below.

Download the Cisco Clean Access Agent Installer and save it on the desktop of your PC.
Note: The button below will only work on campus or while connected the NSU's WebVPN Pro.

Double-Click the installer icon to begin the install.

The installer will open and you will be presented with the following screen. Select "Next >".

The installer will ask where you want to install the software. It is recommended that you use the default path. Select "Next >".

The installation of the software is now ready to begin. Select "Install"

The installation will take a few minutes during which time it will present you with a progress bar.

When the installation has completed you will see the following screen.



If you see the following screen when you double-click on the installer you already have the Clean Access Agent installed on your computer.



Close the previous windows and look in your system try for the following icon. Once you have found the icon Left-Click it and select "Login" from the menu.

When the program is installed an sucessfully working you will be presented with the following login screen.